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"I didn't know how to have a healthy lifestyle other than by training for competitions that I was no longer able to do. My body became weaker, and I also had poor nutrition habits," Velazquez told NBC News.

Her path back to health and fitness made her aware of the struggles of non-athletes and regular moms to get and stay fit. She became a certified fitness instructor so she could help them shape up. Now, her

Her workout schedule

Velazquez works out between four and six times per week and her fitness routines are between 20 and 60 minutes long.

"I prioritize strength training, functional movement patterns and complete three to four strength training sessions per week. I always do full-body routines that are metabolically challenging. I keep it challenging by using moderate to heavier weights and resting less in between exercises."

Her tips to help you make exercise a part of your lifestyle

Velazquez recommends focusing on using fitness as a stress reliever, an energy booster and more importantly, a way to feel stronger in everyday life. When you know that exercising is a great tool to living a healthier and more productive life and not merely as a way to burn the extra calories you ate or to fit into your skinny jeans you'll be more likely to stick with it and enjoy all the benefits.

"Keep your workouts simple and basic and focus on what you can do each day to connect with your body. Make it a goal to become a stronger and each week aim to do a little more. Whether you do 10 or 60 minutes a day, aim to do your best!"

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